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The game already broke a record on Twitch for being the most-watched single-player game, played by streamers who got the game early. The single-player game has been five years in the making - experts put its budget at $150 million. Discovery, CNN’s parent company, will be released Friday, to much anticipation. Hogwarts Legacy – the new open-world video game by Avalanche and Warner Bros. Won't recommend but I don't regret playing it either.The world of Harry Potter is getting new life. I spent more than a hundred hours in this game but some things I played through in irritation or boredom. The designers and artists must have taken years to implement all the details in the castle. Hogwarts Legacy gives lots of things to explore. Also, the missions with Poppy Sweeting have the most beautiful level design,majestic beasts included. And, if you're a Ravenclaw, you won't even get a chance to solve a riddle when you enter your house's common room.Īmong the good things, I personally loved flying on a broom and caring for the beasts. The world won't react to your actions even if you're walking through the castle killing everyone you meet. Noone really explains why you're so special and talented.

You don't have a history before Hogwarts. This game is full of chests but their contents are mostly rubbish.Īll in all, the character you're playing as is an avatar. However, the plot, the overall scriptwriting, the dialogues, the characters, even voice acting are very mediocre and sometimes even bad.

Most of the efforts went into the visual stuff and design of the world so it would look believable. If you're a fan of Harry Potter world, it's worth looking into it, but if you're a gamer who loves a good story, well-written characters and interesting sidequests, brace yourself.

Hogwarts legacy official trailer